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By Matt Audilet
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Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto secured the No. 32 spot on the 2026 NFL Top 100 rankings, as voted on by the league's active players.
Bonitto notched his second consecutive Pro-Bowl selection in 2025, recording a career-high 14 sacks, 28 QB hits and two forced fumbles. He was the engine for Vance Joseph's elite defensive unit that finished ranked second in total defense and recorded a near-historic 68 total sacks.
Bonitto is the fifth Bronco to land on the 2026 NFL Top 100 list so far, joining defensive lineman Zach Allen [No. 73], wide receiver Courtland Sutton [No. 68], quarterback Bo Nix [No. 59] and offensive tackle Garett Bolles [No. 42].
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The Broncos took to social media to recognize Bonitto's ranking with a couple posts.
Bonitto suffered a left leg injury during training camp practice on Tuesday. However, head coach Sean Payton assured reporters that "he'll be fine." The linebacker missed Wednesday's session, but returned to the field for Denver's walkthrough on Thursday.
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The Broncos will face off against the Atlanta Falcons in their preseason opener on Aug. 14. They'll open up their 2026 regular-season schedule with a Week 1 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 14.
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